Short answer: In The Colony, grout darkens mainly from age, lake-area humidity and everyday grit, and it is most noticeable in homes from the 1970s and 1980s where the grout has never been sealed. A deep clean followed by sealing resets the surface, and most homes do well with a refresh every 12 to 18 months.
The Colony owes its development to Lewisville Lake. After the dam began holding water in 1954, developer Fox and Jacobs bought about 2,500 acres along the shore in 1973, the first families moved in in 1974, and the community incorporated in 1977 with more than 3,500 residents. Today about 45,000 people live in the city, which has roughly 23 miles of Lewisville Lake shoreline, including two peninsulas.
Key takeaways
- The Colony’s first homes are now close to 50 years old, so original grout in bathrooms and kitchens is long past its prime.
- Living near the lake means more indoor humidity, which feeds mildew in showers and along tub lines.
- Newer homes and apartments near Grandscape and the State Highway 121 corridor have young grout that benefits from early sealing.
- Clean first, repair cracks, then seal.
Older lakeside homes
Cement grout from the 1970s and 1980s has had decades of moisture, soap and mop water. It often looks gray or brown and may be cracking at corners. Humid shoreline conditions let mildew take hold in bathrooms with limited ventilation, so running exhaust fans and wiping down showers matters here. If you would rather not scrub it yourself, a tile and grout cleaning service can lift the stains, repair damaged lines and seal them against water.
Newer construction
Newer subdivisions and apartment communities in The Colony typically use large-format porcelain with thin grout lines. Builders rarely seal the grout, so staining begins early, particularly at entries and in kitchens. Sealing in the first year or two is far cheaper than correcting set-in stains later.
Habits that help
Use a pH-neutral cleaner and clean mop water, wipe up spills quickly, and keep entry mats at doors, since lakeside yards and trails bring in sand and grit that scuffs tile and grout.
Professional Tile & Grout Cleaning
Deep cleaning, grout repair and sealing for The Colony homes. Upfront pricing, free estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How often should The Colony homeowners clean tile and grout?
Every 12 to 18 months for most homes. Showers and bathrooms with poor ventilation may need it more often.
Does living near the lake make grout worse?
It can. Higher indoor humidity encourages mildew, especially in showers, so ventilation and regular wiping help.
Is sealing grout worth it in a new home?
Yes. Builders seldom seal grout, and sealing early helps prevent stains from setting in.
Can discolored grout be fixed without regrouting?
Often. Deep cleaning removes a lot of buildup, and color sealing gives a uniform look where stains remain.
Ultra Clean is IICRC-certified and has served The Colony and the Dallas–Fort Worth area since 2013.
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